The Hollywood Reporter released an article all about Jennifer Lee and Disney Animation. It has plenty of news and some interesting tidbits about her and the studio. Instead of creating a new thread for each new project she says, I thought I'd just compile them here. Then, later in time when more information is announced, it can get its own thread.
Full article here:
- Iwaju has been delayed to 2023
- She discusses the straight-to-Disney+ release
- “We do not separate Disney+ or theatrical as one is better than the other,” she notes. “We give the artists the same resources, the same support, the same commitment. COVID has prepared us for unpredictability. The opportunity you get with either Disney+ or theatrical, because it’s Disney, is that your film or your series can reach the world.”
- Stella Meghie (The Photograph) is writing and directing the Tiana series.
- She originally pitched a live-action PATF, but that never went anywhere
- Even though they do not mention his supposed 2023 movie, Carlos López Estrada was described a "crucial hire"
- Suzi Yoonessi (Daphne & Velma) is making an original feature at the studio
- David G. Derrick (storyboard artist for Disney) is directing the upcoming Moana Disney+ series
- Marc Smith (animator/story head for movies like Hercules, Frozen 2, and Zootopia) is creating his debut feature
- Josie Trinidad (story credit on Zootopia and director of Zootopia+) is creating her debut feature
Full article here:
The Magic Maker: Jennifer Lee’s Plan for Walt Disney Animation — and Finding the Next ‘Frozen’
When her first film made more than $1 billion, Lee proved she had the golden touch. Now that she's taken the helm of the studio, she's under pressure to keep the hits coming — and she’s betting heavily on new blood.
www.hollywoodreporter.com